étanche — meaning in English
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English meaning
- airtight adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
- waterproof adj Not letting water pass through; able to keep water out completely.
- watertight adj Sealed so tightly that water cannot get in or out.
Senses
étanche is used for these senses in English:
- airtight Impermeable to air or other gases.
- waterproof Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
- watertight So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.
airtight — full definition
- adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
- adj So carefully reasoned or well-supported that it has no weak points; impossible to refute.
waterproof — full definition
- adj Not letting water pass through; able to keep water out completely.
- verb To treat something so that water cannot get through it.
- noun A garment or material made to keep water out.